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Enter the solution to the equation in the box. 2(x−3)=8(x−6)

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Distribute:
2x-6 = 8x-48

Solve for x:
2x-6 = 8x-48
-2x -2x
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-6 = 6x - 48
+48 +48
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42 = 6x
divide by 6 on both sides...
x=7

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